Copperleaf

Wild Bergamot

About Copperleaf and Wild Bergamot

Copperleaf

Wild Bergamot

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Perennial

Origin

Melanesia

North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis

Number of Varieties

128

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Thickets, Woodland edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Reniform

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Powdery mildew, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Hummingbirds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Skin inflammation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Flowers, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

MONARDA fistulosa

Common Name

Copperleaf

Wild Bergamot, bee balm

In Hindi

Copperleaf

Wild Bergamot

In German

Copperleaf

Wilde Bergamotte

In French

Copperleaf

bergamote sauvage

In Spanish

copperleaf

bergamota silvestre

In Greek

Copperleaf

άγρια Περγαμόντο

In Portuguese

Copperleaf

Bergamota selvagem

In Polish

CopperLeaf

Dziki Bergamot

In Latin

Copperleaf

Wild Bergamot

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Lamiales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Monarda

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Acalypheae

Mentheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

46221

1 27800

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Properties of Copperleaf and Wild Bergamot

Wondering what are the properties of Copperleaf and Wild Bergamot? We provide you with everything About Copperleaf and Wild Bergamot. Copperleaf doesn't have thorns and Wild Bergamot doesn't have thorns. Also Copperleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Copperleaf has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Wild Bergamot has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Copperleaf and Wild Bergamot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Wild Bergamot

Season and care of Copperleaf and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Bergamot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Copperleaf and Wild Bergamot Physical Information

Copperleaf and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Wild Bergamot are as follows:

Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Wild Bergamot flower color:
Wild Bergamot leaf color:

Care of Copperleaf and Wild Bergamot

Care of Copperleaf and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Bergamot pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.